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ALE-1 (43938)
COSPAR: 2019-003G | Alt Name: ALE-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 18, 2019
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
EP
Launch Vehicle
Epsilon
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43938
International Designator
2019-003G
Decay Date
10/3/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ALE-1
Alternative Name
ALE-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ALE
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The ALE-1 satellite, identified by NORAD as 43938 and designated OBJECT_ID 2019-003G, was launched on January 18, 2019, from KSCUT using an Epsilon launch vehicle. It is owned and manufactured by ALE for technology and entertainment purposes. The satellite has a box shape with dimensions of 0.8 meters in length, 0.6 meters in diameter, and spans 0.8 meters. Its dry mass is 68 kilograms, the same as its launch mass. Power is supplied by solar cells and batteries. ALE-1 was designed to operate for approximately 27 months and has a bus configuration. The satellite's launch site was KSCUT with a specific launch pad identified as EP.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
68
Launch Mass
68
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ALE-1
Purpose
Technology, entertainment
Mission
Technology, entertainment
Manufacturer
ALE
Life Expectancy
27 months
Bus
ALE
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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